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Michelle Ricketts for CIBN Connect 2022
I credit a Gary V podcast with the title of this article. I thought of different ways to say it, but it says it all.
How Much Sleep Should We Get?
I typically sleep 6 hours Monday to Friday and 8 hours on the weekend. I've been doing this for over 30 years. Some practitioners or scientists say everyone should get eight hours. I say listen to your body and do what makes sense for your life and business.
Sound sleepers get great rest every night. Others are light sleepers and wake up when a feather hits the ground. Those who've experienced hot flashes know what I'm saying. Over the last few years, I've had the pleasure of experiencing hot flashes. These make sleep a whole new experience and disturb many years of blissful deep, restful sleep.
Mange Your Time to Sleep Better
Are we productive when we sleep? Not really. It is about what you do when you're awake. You need to manage your time, or your time will manage you. That doesn't mean scheduling every minute of the day. That is not realistic or attainable. It means getting enough sleep to function at the level you need to succeed. Schedule your day/time blocking, including "Me" time, whatever that means for you. I schedule my workout in the morning and plan to get off my devices 30 minutes to 1 hour before bed. I am still working on this second one.
I am a huge advocate of self-care. I believe you should have leisure and family time and self-care. We need this. It prepares us for the hard work we do the rest of the day. I'm not saying you spent hours in front of the TV, video games, or a week away with family when you have a $100,000 deal on the table. I am saying manage both. It comes back to walking your talk. If you want to achieve success, your actions need to be appropriate. Sitting around and watching TV is not going to get you there.
I stand behind making sure the time you spend when you are awake is valuable and productive. Those who would rather work on their business than in their business have many ways to ensure productivity. I'm excited to offer tools for those looking for help.
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Overall, health and fitness always played a part in Michelle’s life and continue to be part of her consulting approach today, differentiating her from others in the industry. Michelle guides business owners to develop a self-sustaining business, generate more revenue, and take back time to do things that excite them!
Raised by a strong, independent single mother, Michelle’s vision and values were instilled early. Michelle’s entrepreneurial journey started in the 90s in event planning and speaking. In addition to Michelle’s over 30-year Corporate career in Media, Logistics and Financial Services, her passions shaped Michelle’s experience, providing innumerable opportunities to give back as a volunteer.
Passionate about making a difference, Michelle is on a philanthropic foundation, “Board of Advisors,” building sustainable schools in developing countries and supporting Digital Samurai’s efforts, an entrepreneur focused on reducing youth unemployment in Africa through apprenticeships.
Michelle’s 35 years as an Account Executive spanned credit card processing and financial services, transportation, logistics, media, and consulting, with many projects including managing consultative alliances, live event management, and sales team leadership. In 2021 Michelle completed Wardell International Advisor training and had recently undertaken S.O.S. Sales Objection System group training with renowned trainer Joe Marcoux. Her career and entrepreneurial ambitions have taken Michelle outside Canada, providing extensive experience in multiple markets in North America and beyond.
You can find Michelle Ricketts on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/michellericketts
